Hello First Grade Families! 

We are entering our 6th week of school.  Hard to believe! Here's what's happening this week:

Math: We will complete unit 2 in math. This week we will be working on  partners of ten, adding by counting on starting at the biggest number, finding number partners on a tens chart, and compare numbers while using tally marks in graphs. Friday we will take the unit two assessment.

Homework: We will have math homework every day. This is mandatory and will be graded. Please make sure your student is completing their math homework nightly.

Language Arts: This week we will continue unit two in our Benchmark reading curriculum.  We will continue to work on the story element of character.  We will, also,  be working on end punctuation, when to use capital letters, and creating complete sentences. On Friday we will have a reading comprehension test.  

Homework: Make sure your child is reading nightly. 

Phonics: this week we will be working with words with the short sound of u. 

Science: We will be learning about patterns in animal behavior. We will continue to learn about the life cycle of plants. 

Reminders:

We go outside for recess twice daily, please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.

Students will come home with a yellow homework folder daily. The side marked school needs to be completed and come back to school. The items on the home side should be taken out each night and left at home. Students will have a math worksheet to complete each night that is due the next school day. Completion of home work is required and graded. 

Up Coming Events:

Grand Parents breakfast Oct. 10^th

Oct. 17 Bingo for Books-families welcome after school event

Oct. 18 Unity Day-wear orange to spread unity

Oct. 27 Super Hero Day-Free dress day for all students

Oct. 30- Nov. 3 Book Fair-Students may purchase books

Nov. 2 Picture Retake Day

Have a great week.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns! The best way to reach me is by email, but I am always willing to have a phone conversation or in person meeting. 

Mary Byrne